Dacosta vs Rosemont
59
Notre Dame (MD) NDMU 3-18,3-9 United East
61
Winner Rosemont Rose 5-19,4-10 United East
Notre Dame (MD) NDMU
3-18,3-9 United East
59
Final
61
Rosemont Rose
5-19,4-10 United East
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Notre Dame (MD) NDMU 29 30 59
Rosemont Rose 28 33 61

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | Seth Goodyear

Men's Basketball Falls at the Buzzer

BALTIMORE - The Notre Dame of Maryland men's basketball team fell to Rosemont College on a buzzer beat by a score of 61-59 on Thursday, Feb. 10.  

The Gators raced out to an early lead, behind layups from Jahbreco Dacosta and a 3-pointer by K'Won Johnson taking a 10-3 lead. The Ravens fought back, using a 10-4 run to cut their deficit down to one. Dezmyn Nicholson and Marquis James knocked down jumpers to keep NDMU in front. Jermaine Koger Jr. raced out on the break, finishing a layup in transition to make the score 23-16. Rosemont once again battled back, using an 8-1 run to tie the game with 6:38 remaining in the first half. The teams traded the lead down the stretch with a steal and score by Amari Bell giving NDMU a 29-28 lead going into the half. 

Rosemont captured the momentum early in the second half, building a 41-35 lead six minutes into the half. The Gators tried to battle back staying within striking distance until Jalen Yates connected on a 3-pointer to tie the game at 47. Both teams made clutch shots, trading the lead with the Raven clinging to five-point advantage with just over a minute remaining. Koger Jr. and Yates each hit layups in transition pulling the Gators back within one point. After a free throw by Rosemont, K'Won Johnson earned a trip to the free throw line, hitting a pair of free throws to tie the game at 59. The Ravens converted a layup in the final seconds, giving them a 61-59 victory.  

INSIDE THE NUMBERS 

  • Johnson led the Gators in scoring, finishing with 13 points to go along with five rebounds. 

  • Dacosta posted a double-double, finishing with 13 points and 14 rebounds. 

  • Koger Jr. also recorded a double-double, scoring 12 points and grabbing 12 rebounds.  

  • Rosemont was led by Denelle Holly who scored 19 points.  

WHO'S NEXT? 
The Gators will hit the road, traveling to face Keystone College on Saturday, Feb. 10. The tip-off is scheduled for 3:00 PM.  

STAY CONNECTED 
Fans can keep up with NDMU Athletics all season long on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube using the handle @ndmgatorsports. 

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